In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, host Nic Espanet sits down with petroleum and reservoir engineer turned angel investor, Sam Betts, to discuss his incredible journey from offshore oil rigs to startup investing. Sam shares insights on the technical world of drilling and production, the drive behind his work ethic, and the life-altering health challenges that led him to pivot into entrepreneurship.
Sam talks about how working 80-hour weeks early in his career helped accelerate his growth, and how clear goal setting—like writing down 100 dreams—helped him stay focused. He opens up about how his health setbacks forced him to rethink his path, eventually leading him to support startups as an angel investor. The conversation also dives into how he evaluates startup opportunities and what he’s learned from mentoring, engineering, and building a global career.
Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a startup enthusiast, or someone navigating big life changes, Sam’s story is full of powerful takeaways.
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